The Apothecary Diaries – Episode 1
The series doesn’t provide easy answers, but rather is interested in exploring the nuanced ways women try to survive under the patriarchy and, within their capacity, try to help others along the way.
Posts by ThatNerdyBoliviane
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The Kingdoms of Ruin – Episode 1
A revenge story that wastes its potential by immediately killing the interesting female protagonist so that a guy can feel sad about it.
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The Yuzuki Family’s Four Sons – Episode 1
A sweet show about family and grief marred by unforgivably bad subtitling issues.
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I’m Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness – Episode 1
The hilariously misleading title gives the impression that this’ll be a run of the mill ecchi anime, but it’s really about an outcast helping the heroine deal with her traumatic past and raise her self-esteem.
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The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy – Episode 1
A fairly unmemorable checklist of reincarnation fantasy tropes with a side of fanservice.
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Shangri-La Frontier – Episode 1
Some beautiful background visuals are shackled to a VR setting and a fairly uninteresting protagonist.
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Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence – Episode 1
I don’t think this has enough staying power for me, but if readers are okay with the religious set dressing then this slice-of-life romantic comedy might be for you.
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Classroom for Heroes – Episode 1
Everything about it is undermined by how poorly it treats its female lead.
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Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead – Episode 1
There’s definitely an opportunity here for this show to examine the nuances of living under capitalism and how it’s not sustainable. It’s too early to say how the series will handle its themes, but even so the production is fantastic and dynamic.
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My Happy Marriage – Episode 1
It really does take skilled creators to effortlessly depict characters going through internal struggles, which makes it so satisfying whenever good things happen to them.
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The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses – Episode 1
The animation choices really sucked out whatever charm the original source material might’ve had.
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Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts – Episode 1
Rushes through a checklist of upsetting tropes early on in maybe the tamest and most toothless way possible.
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Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion – Episode 1
Raeliana is a great protagonist, but it’s a shame that the animation production isn’t as good as it wants to be.
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Summoned to Another World for a Second Time – Episode 1
The possibilities are endless but sadly it’s obvious this show isn’t heading in that direction.
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My Clueless First Friend – Episode 1
I’m happy to report this is a sweet show about how basic kindness can really go a long way.
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Hell’s Paradise – Episode 1
The manga is immensely popular and, based on the gore elements alone, I can see why folks are excited to see the supernatural narrative and action sequences in the upcoming weeks.
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Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari – Episode 1
On paper this premise sounds interesting, but overall it felt underwhelming.
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The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World – Episode 1
Surprisingly enjoyable due to the effort it takes establishing a more interesting background for its lead than “modern teenager or salaryman.”
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Giant Beasts of Ars – Episode 1
The problem ultimately is the entire episode felt completely disjointed and it’s not entirely sure what kind of tone it wants to convey.
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Ningen Fushin: Adventurers Who Don’t Believe in Humanity Will Save the World – Episode 1
Generally competent with one big shadow hanging over it.
